So I was close on picks last week.
I said Alien Mike by 3 over Slapshot...dead on. I said Irwins/Legends by 1 over Alien Joe, and they won by a few more. The tie game between MP & YDD/Coke shouldn't count against me..just because. I said Bearings over MISF by 1, but once I did the article about their pro players, they decided to get us all off their trail and lose by 1, so I should be right there as well. When I said D League was day of the Underdog, I meant day of the "Shutout Dog"..if there is such a thing.
Lets see if we can do better here.
Alien Joe Vs. Slapshot
Slapshot still looks for their first win of the season, while Alien Joe is trying to work out the right combination of lines. Topliff of Alien Joe thinks they should run 9 defense and 3 offense, while Fascian thinks the team should dress 5 goalies. Blomquist wants to play center, but Lowell thinks he should be a 4th line winger. LeFleur is a designated defenseman, but that only last for the face off as he skates past the forwards to try and score every shift. On the other side, Slapshot has been close in many of their past games and just needs to get over the hump. Day has tremendous speed and the puck just doesn't keep up. The Kleven Trio is bound to click as the season goes on, and addition of Jester to the offense will likely help in the long term. Storm brings a 4.5 GAA which means his team needs to score at least 5 to be in contention. Bast on the Alien Joe side has a GAA of 3.0 and has never let in more than 4 goals...but Alien's offense is often times offensive. Tough game to call with 2 teams trying to stay out of the bottom. Prediction-Tie Game
Bearings Vs. Yankee Doodle Dandy Tattoo/Coke Zero
YDD ties up MP Security last week while Bearings is handed a 1 goal loss. The inked players of YDD/Coke are up for the challenge of taking down the powerful offense of Blickley, Danielson & Darr. The powerhouse players of Glessner, Harrelson & Whitaker can take this team to another level at any time. Add to that Koenig & McDonough, and you have a team that cannot be beat....when they are clicking. Bearings is only 1 point behind Coke/YDD and want to knock them down. Coke/YDD has yet to lose a game (1-0-3). Who will break? Bearings by 1
MP Security Vs. MISF
The battle for sole posession of first place is the final Wednesday night game. This game is being called many things..."The Battle in the Saddle", "The Fight at Night", "The Game of No Shame", and simply "The Game". The Stellar 2.5 GAA for netminder Bishop of MP is the backbone of the club. Not to be outdone, Shivers also carries a 2.5 GAA for MISF. Something has got to give. Will this game end in a tie? Will Bartak finally show up for his team MP or will they realize he's a bust? Can Elliott & Roberts of MISF provide some points for a change? Many x factors plague this match up, but in the end Shivers shines and MISF by 1.
Alien Mike Vs. Irwins/Legends
Irwins/Legends tasted their first victory last week and want it to continue. The offense has been provided thus far by Bedford, Lenhard & Madson. Alien Mike is .500 and has won their last 2. "Our team has finally come together and we shouldn't lose another game" predicted captain Dylo of Alien Mike. Barker has been solid in net and Close playing offense should give some added firepower. On the Irwins/Legends side,Mathews is ready for a breakout game. "I think I'll utilize the 3 goal rule on Aliien Mike this week" said a determined Mathews. Dahl & Harper will also add that needed 1-2 punch to the line up and will make big contributions to this game. Too much for Alien Mike to handle in this one as Irwins/Legends by 2.
Good Luck to All!
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